PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1986, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER, EARL F. HARDWICK, GRANT MABEY, THOMAS M. GODFREY, SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK, AND WILLIE STOLER, ROSELYN N. KIRK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at and conducted the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Ted Fields.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, December 10, 1985, Friday, December 13, 1985, Tuesday, December 17, 1985, and Friday, December 20, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 86-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-214 of 1984 by Norman and Miriam Hill, et al.
RE: An ordinance vacating an alley at West Temple and Main Street at approximately 1960 South.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Ordinance 1 of 1986 vacating an alley between West Temple and Main Street at approximately 1960 South in Salt Lake City, Utah, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-146)
Petition 400-277A of 1985 by Sugar House Community Council.
RE: An ordinance rezoning an area between 1300 South and 1700 South and 700 East and 1100 East (Emerson rezoning).
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Ordinance 2 of 1986 amending Section 51-12-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to zoning and fixing of boundaries of use districts by rezoning an area between 1300 South and 1700 South and 700 East and 1100 East from “R-4” to “R-2”; “R-4” to “R-3A”; and “B-3” to “R-2”, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-138)
Petition 400-327 of 1985 by Smith’s Management Corporation.
RE: An ordinance closing an alley at 1700 South and Harris Avenue, Redwood Road and Prospect Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Ordinance 3 of 1986 closing an alley located between 1700 South and Harris Avenue and Redwood Road and Prospect Street, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-246)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: A proposed boundary adjustment policy declaration and agreement with West Valley.
ACTION: This item was pulled from the agenda.
(T 86-1)
#2. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 3 of Title 24 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to administrative organization.
ACTION: Without objection, the Council referred this item to the consent agenda for January 14, 1986.
(O 86-3)
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Renaming Sego Park to Mignon B. Richmond Park.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the request to rename Sego Park, located on 600 South between 400 and 500 East, to Mignon B. Richmond Park and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Reverend France Davis said that Mrs. Richmond was the first Black to graduate from a university in the State of Utah. He said that she was born and raised in the Central City area and she served in many capacities in that area. He said that her contributions were worthy of this honor. Mayor DePaulis said that this was a fitting reminder and honor to Mrs. Richmond and to the community. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that a plaque be installed at the park giving the history about Mrs. Richmond.
(G 86-1)
#2. RE: The ratification of the Council Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading ratify the election of Earl F. Hardwick as Chairperson and Roselyn N. Kirk as Vice Chairperson of the Salt Lake City Council for calendar year 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(G 86-2)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: A motion authorizing the transfer of funds to Champion/Commercial- Joint Venture Project for an Industrial Development Revenue Bond issue which shall not exceed $8,000,000 and shall be used to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and furnishing of a multi-purpose commercial building complex, parking facilities, and related facilities at Exchange Place and Cactus Street in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to refer this issue to the Committee of the Whole pending review of the Council’s Industrial Development Revenue Bond Policy, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
(Q 85-11)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: A motion transferring $83,000 from city department budgets and the General Fund Contingency to match a National Endowment for the Arts grant awarded to the Salt Lake City Arts Council.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to deny the request to utilize contingency funds since funds were currently budgeted which would satisfy the grant requirements, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
(B 85-14)
#2. RE: A transfer of $8,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Mayor’s budget for the purpose of having a portrait painted of former Mayor Ted Wilson.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to request that the administration proceed with the bid and to postpone transfer of funds pending receipt of bids and Council review of artists’ work before the selection is made, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, suggested that Mayor Wilson select his own artist.
(B 86-1)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Alternative regulations for the American Numismatic Association Convention.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve alternative regulations as authorized under Sections 20-16-16 and 20-5-36 for the American Numismatic Association Convention, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Carole Stokes, council executive director, said that the alternative regulations were prepared by the police department, license division, and attorney’s office. She indicated that these alternative regulations needed Council approval so the convention could proceed.
(G 86-3)
#2. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of Title 20 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to financial and lending institutions, by amending Section 20-10-5, relating to records to be maintained.
ACTION: Without objection, the Council referred this ordinance to the consent agenda for January 14, 1986.
(O 86-4)
#3. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to Numismatic Dealers by amending Section 20-16-4, relating to records to be maintained.
ACTION: Without objection, the Council referred this ordinance to the consent agenda for January 14, 1986.
(O 86-2)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: A bid opening for Special Lighting District #3.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to refer the bid to the transportation division for tabulation, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who abstained from voting.
DISCUSSION: One bid was received from Utah Power & Light Company. Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, opened the bid which was a proposal outlining the schedule of prices. He said that the total cost to operate District 3 for five years in accordance with tariff 33 was $514,259.40. He said that maintenance for city-owned street lighting would be done on a cost plus basis for actual repairs and maintenance completed at an estimated cost of $80,000. Mr. Haines recommended that the bid be referred to the transportation division.
(Q 85-16)
#2. RE: An interlocal agreement with UDOT for railroad safety improvements at 600 South Fulton Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 1 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Transportation for construction of railroad safety improvements on 600 South Fulton Street - Railroad Project No. RRP-0035(49), which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 86-1)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with UDOT for cost sharing for design of Urban Route 1042.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 2 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City and the Utah Department of Transportation for cost sharing for design of Urban Route 1042 to improve 1300 South Street from Redwood Road to Pioneer Road, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 86-2)
#4. RE: The Board of Equalization for Special Improvement District No. 40-R-6.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 3 of 1986 appointing members of the Board of Equalization and Review for Concrete Replacement Special Improvement District No. 40-R-6, scheduling hearings and providing for Notice of the Hearings of the Board of Equalization and Review and providing for the availability of assessment rolls, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
(Q 84-5)
#5. RE: The Board of Equalization for special Improvement District No. 38-760.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 4 of 1986 appointing members of the Board of Equalization and Review for Special Improvement District Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-760, scheduling hearings and providing for Notice of the Hearings of the Board of Equalization and Review and providing for the availability of assessment rolls, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
(Q 85-2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Housing Element Update
#1. RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the 1985 Housing Element Update reviewing the city’s progress in promoting affordable housing and stable neighborhoods and the growth of business and employment over the five years since the original 1980 report.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the Housing Element Update, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: The Update recommends that further study be made to find ways of preserving housing in appropriate locations and finding ways of stimulating affordable development. Jon Allred, planning department, said that the 1980 Housing Element called for additional housing policy and a continued study of housing policy, progress, and new measures promoting housing. He said that the Housing Element Update updated those original goals and reaffirmed the current policy. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
(T 85-28)
Assisted Housing Master Plan
RE: A public hearing at 6:35 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the Assisted Housing Master Plan analyzing housing needs and problems in the City and setting goals for meeting those needs through public housing and rehabilitation programs.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to approve the Assisted Housing Master Plan, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: This plan recommends that the city purchase properties which can be used for future assisted housing projects, including the disposal of several parcels purchased in 1981 with $1,235,000 in CDBG funds. Jon Allred, planning and zoning, indicated that the intent regarding the purchase of properties for future use was to affirm that this policy was an option. He said that this plan was written in 1981 and the policies had been used but he said they needed to be formally reaffirmed. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
(T 85-29)
Petition 295 of 1980 by the L.D.S. Church, et al.
RE: A public hearing at 6:40 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the request to close two public alleys and one public road easement in Blocks 179 and 186 of Plat D in the vicinity of the old Veterans Hospital site, l2th-l4th Avenues between C and D Streets.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer this petition to the Committee of the Whole, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Judy Lever, assistant city attorney, said that the alleys and easement were not needed since the North Pointe condominiums had been developed. She indicated that a land exchange had been considered in which the petitioner would receive the property in question in exchange for property in the vicinity of California Avenue that the city needed for expansion. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that the property in question be exchanged for property in the same vicinity since the neighborhood is concerned about continued expansion of the two area hospitals. She expressed concern that the petitioner did not have a plan for the area. She suggested that a decision be delayed pending further review. Craig Peterson, director of development services, said that it was the joint decision of several departments to obtain property in the California Avenue area and he was not aware of any properties owned by the petitioner in the Avenues area which would be of interest to the Council. He said that the proposed trade would avoid purchase of the property needed at California Avenue. He suggested that the Council could take this issue under advisement. Renee Pierce, 191 Canyon Road, opposed the petition because the petitioner did not currently have a plan for this property.
A. J. Limb, 2029 Logan Avenue, supported obtaining the property in the area of California Avenue because it was economical to the city.
(P 85-259)
Waste Water Treatment Facility
RE: A public hearing at 6:50 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the proposed location of a waste water treatment facility on a 225 acre site at 4000 West and 300 South.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: LeRoy Hooton, director of public utilities, said that in 1979 a study was initiated to determine the city’s needs regarding treatment facilities for the next 20 years. He indicated that the plan recommended the construction of a second plant and said that four sites had been considered. He said that the site at 300 South and 4000 West was determined to be the best location based upon the cost of development, soil conditions, the water table, and proximity to the main trunk lines. He indicated that the plant would be constructed in 6 to 10 years based on need. He said that the property was needed in order to master plan the Northwest Quadrant sewer collection system and trunk lines to provide the infrastructure for the area as it grows. Councilmember Mabey expressed concern about an odor problem and Mr. Hooton said that a properly maintained plant could operate without problems. Councilmember Mabey asked about property devaluation and Mr. Hooton indicated that this would not be a problem because the freeway was in this area as well as a power corridor. Mr. Hooton said that they had a 60-day option on the property and said that it was in avigation zone B. He said that the primary outfall would go into the surplus canal. Mr. Hooton said that this facility was an investment in the future and was the first step in master planning the Northwest Quadrant. Craig Peterson, director of development services, said that the development services staff had been involved in this issue and they felt, as did the Planning Commission, the proposed site was the best possible site because of the type of development patterns which would be occurring in the Northwest Quadrant. Wilford Winkelkotter, 3010 West 900 South, and B. T. Price opposed the location of the facility.
(G 85-26)
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.